thaw

the melting of ice and snow at the end of winter

the melting of ice and snow in the summer, especially in arctic regions

describes a rapid process of melting

describes a gradual process of melting

indicates the period when melting occurs

phrasal verb, often used for frozen food or for a person warming up after being cold

to melt or become unfrozen entirely

to melt or unfreeze gradually

to melt or become unfrozen to some extent, but not completely

to melt or unfreeze quickly

figurative: for relationships to become less hostile or more friendly